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Smallest portion alr
The veggies were alright, so was the fish. But the Assam is not strong enough. The flavours were generally there alr, but it's just somewhat weak. Plus it's very very oily
Smallest portion alr, just 5 prawns and nothing much else
Prawns were overcooked. Idk what's Indonesian but the aroma is like kamheong. Except made into the curry. Except that the curry is weak. When it cools down, you can hardly taste the spices
If you're going to be have a spice-ful sounding dish, why make it so weak? Plus there's a lot of oil, so it's clearly not for health reasons
Don't bother
Probably the version with the most obvious pork lard taste I've had. Unfortunately the wok hei and the fragrance of the garlic could have been more pronounced
As it is, it's a decent version that's quite well seasoned, both with salt and sugar
Homemade. It's not as sweet as some others I guess, but it's still quite sweet. Also there's not enough body
Easties, drop by Joo Chiat Road for some no-frills, hearty zi char with the fam. Order their addictively tangy Assam Fish Head ($18) with loads of vegetables and pineapples. Crack open the crisp, flaky Yam Ring ($18) to uncover a smooth and fragrant yam filling. Otherwise, the tasty Indonesian Prawns in Claypot (from $16) is a foolproof option, where buttered prawns sit in a spicy, milky broth. Save some space for the delectable Fried Pork Belly ($10) — best paired with sambal belacan!
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Good variety of food and when you're craving for Zi Char. Can be cheap, to not so cheap if you're ordering crabs, etc.
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